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Audio Physic Rhea subwoofer.....
sounds like something via ac. Audioprism quietlines are supposed to help with this. $27 each. Can't comment if it will solve it. Try plugging the computer or sub into a different circuit... 
BAT VK-300x Reviews?
Abosolute sound reviews it in the oct/nov issue. 
How much for two 20A lines?
It cost me about $450 in Dallas. About 200 feet away and 1 story up. 
Cartridge Match for Krell KPE Reference/Rega P25
I'd have to say the Lydian Beta. But, I have not heard the Shelter-so factor that in. Also, I used to have a rega 25. Ditto the recommendation on the counterwieght, vta adjuster. Also, try a different matt, the ringmat helped me. Finally, change t... 
New to tubes-how to handle? By the glass or base?
1st as carefully as possible. Try not to rock em back and forth. Just up and down if you can. If they are a 6sn7 or something with a base, sure, that will help. Most are all glass. I usally use a cloth. Also, clean the pins and sockets with a good... 
I have Virgo II's, and love em......
I had the virgo II's with a all BAT system. VKp5, vk50se, and VK60. Loved those speakers. I have since updraded to Wilson WP6's. Just recently traded in the vk60 amp for a vk75se. (also traded the p5 for a vkp10).The WP 6's are in a whole differen... 
quattro fil xlr or cardas golden cross
Those are vastly different interconnects. Are you looking for the ultimate in speed and resolution or something great with a little warmth?IMO the nordost hit the 1st category above the cardas the 2nd. Really depends on you and your system. Both g... 
Tube rolling question for VK75 SE owners
hmm those 6sn7's are important. I just had one go bad. Put a sovtek in as a temp until a new russian one comes in from bat. I can hear a diff inf the channels. It's slight, but there.I'm curious on this one now... 
TACT 2.2X As Preamp? Or Run Thru BAT?
This is going to be a try and hear answer I think. Your bat vk5i is a awesome preamp. I'd have to think that taking the tube pre out of the mix is going to give you a different sound. If you really have some serious room issues it might tonally so... 
BAT or Levinson
What's the rest of your setup? A 2nd vk60 or a vk75se might be a better way to go. John_1 has a pretty good post. And, as you can see, I agree with the others too.I just upgraded a vk60 to 75se. You gain transparency, detail, power, authority, tig... 
pre jef rowland or bat 50 SE
Tireguy has good advice on this one. Like ford or chevy...both good, it's a matter of preference. 
What cartridge should I try ?
I had a vkp5 now a vkp10. with 50se and 75se. The Lyra cartridges match up great. I'm using the Lydian Beta, on the way to a Helikon soon.what kind of music do you listen to? What speakers? 
Balanced Audio VK-200....
I used to have a vk200 driving Virgo's. Great combo. Excellent bass, good staging, smooth open top end. I then upgraded to a vk60. The vk60 was more open rich in the midrange, better depth, not quite as good on the extremes. The vk200 was deathly ... 
Aurios Pro or Symphosium Rollerblock 2 ?
I have rollerblocks 2 under my BAT vk75se amp. They help quite a bit. Also have tried them under my cd front end. Big diff there to. Right now, under my phone, pre, cd turntable, I'm using a Arcici Suspense Rack. It's pretty darn good to. 
Good web sites for buying vinyl "on-line" ?
here's some more...audiophileusa.comamusicdirect.comelusivedisc.com